Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are doing something some NFL Draft-bound players won’t do: play in their school’s bowl game.
Because they will play BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28, Sanders and Hunter have historic disability insurance policies in case either of them is seriously injured during the game.
“We have a multitude of players that are draftable, that received a draft grade. They have disability (insurance) throughout the season. We want to make sure that if something were to happen, they would cover it,” head coach Deion said. Sanders said at a news conference Monday.
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Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) enters the field during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images)
“We have two players who are probably going to be the top two picks in the NFL Draft. I think we all know who those two are, and I think they’ve gotten the most coverage that’s ever been covered.” in college football. He far surpasses anyone who has ever played the sport, so we’re happy and excited,” Sanders continued.
Colorado athletic director Rick George confirmed Sanders’ statement that the policies are the highest in college football history.
George said several times that it was Sanders’ idea to take out additional insurance claims for Shedeur Sanders and Hunter.
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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after the win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Images by Ron Chenoy-Imagn)
Both Shedeur Sanders and Hunter are projected to be in the top five of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Hunter, the prolific two-way star, beat out Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to win the Heisman Trophy after one of the most incredible years in college football history.
As a wide receiver, Hunter had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 total touchdowns. Hunter won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top wide receiver.
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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via Imagn Images)
Hunter also won the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player, becoming the first player to win both the Bednarik and the Biletnikoff.
As a cornerback, Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions, anchoring Colorado’s defense.
As for Sanders, the Colorado quarterback completed 69.3% of his passes, throwing for 3,926 yards with 35 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
The star quarterback helped lead Colorado to a 9-3 record this season, a big improvement after finishing 4-8 last season.
Sanders won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which is given to the nation’s top quarterback who best exemplifies character and academic and athletic achievement.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Images by Ron Chenoy-Imagn)
Sanders was also named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
Sanders and Miami quarterback Cam Ward are expected to be the first two quarterbacks taken off the board in April.
At the end of NFL Week 16, the New York Giants currently hold the number one pick in next April’s draft and are in prime position to select one of Colorado’s stars.
